The petition hit 100 signatures a week ago, 1,000 signatures four days ago and 85,000 signatures two hours ago.
The petition reads:
“Jon Stewart is more than qualified to tackle the moderating job,” the petition states. “Mr. Stewart has interviewed 15 heads of state, 22 members of the United States Cabinet, 32 members of the United States Senate, 7 members of the United States House of Representatives, and scores of other political leaders from this country and around the world while establishing himself as the most trusted person in (satirical) news.”
Candidate Martin O’Malley, who ruled Maryland from 2007 to 2015, has endorsed this plan via Twitter.
Stewart has more time on his hands since hosting his last episode of “The Daily Show” earlier this month.
Find the petition here.
